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Is it legal for a company to demand that I meet at their office weekly for a half day in order to keep my job? I'm a 1099.
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Answered on October 17, 2019
The use of the word "job" is an interesting turn of phrase. After all, as an independent contractor, aren't "employed" by that company, you are...
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What can I do to get the rest of my bonus money?
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Answered on October 17, 2019
As Mr. Pedersen said, there's no way of knowing what you are owed without seeing the bonus compensation plan. That's because there are no laws that...
Can I sue my employer for not giving me proper rest and lunch breaks?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
To answer your title question - good lord, I hope you can sue your employer over missed meal periods or rest periods, or else my legal career has...
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When you get fired, your job is supposed to pay you out that same day right?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
You are correct. Contact your former employer and ask nicely for them to send you the check. Be nice, and do it in writing. If they refuse, contact...
Can I sue my former employer for not giving me my pension after I was told I’m eligible?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
So, you can probably sue your former employer, but to be certain, I would suggest contacting an attorney who handles ERISA cases. ERISA tends to be...
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Can my employer ask me to clock out if they require me to stay at work "on standby" to be available to provide a service?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
You are correct and your employer is wrong. If you are required to be on premises, you are required to be paid for your time. There are multiple...
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I am being told i'm being sued in orange county courts?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
The first thing to do is to figure out if these guys are lying to you. Since you have the case number, look up the case online at occourts.org...
Can my employer require me to use my own computer for work purposes?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
Technically, no. According to the Wage Order, an employer must supply you with all the tools for you to complete your job. There is an exception to...
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Can I file a lawsuit against an apartment complex for not accepting a service dog?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
So, anyone can file a lawsuit against anyone else for anything. In that context, asking if you can sue is like asking if you can breathe. The...
Will Disneyland hire me with a misdemeanor dui that is almost 8 yrs old.I want to know their background check policy?
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Answered on October 15, 2019
With some exceptions, a background check cannot include information on convictions older than seven years. So, your DUI would typically not be...